[Mgs] Battery tie down

[Allen Hess]

I used a universal hold down from the local parts store. It fits fore  
and aft on the short side. Needed to drill the front and rear battery  
holder for the J bolts. I think it worked out very nice. (sending  
photos to Craig).

Allen Hess
> Hmm, the problem with reusing the factory holddowns is that there  
> isn't room
> on the sides for the long bolts. So I don't see how this kit would  
> work
> either, with my battery. Obviously, batteries vary in dimensions --  
> mine is
> not so stuck that it couldn't bounce on a California freeway  
> expansion joint
> (not to mention some of the rally roads), so I am using a bungee.
>
>
> Max Heim
> '66 MGB GHN3L76149
> If you're near Mountain View, CA,
> it's the primer red one with chrome wires
>
>>
>> Shesh - a few bucks gets you one of these generic battery brackets.
>>
>> http://www.haigh.com.au/images/ProductImages/BHS2.jpg
>>
>> Punch/drill a hole in either side of the battery box for the  
>> uprights to hook
>> into and you are right.  one of these holds my 12v battery in  
>> pretty firmly on
>> a racetrack.